Paul Rudd joins in 'Perks of Being a Wallflower'

In her first major role post-
Harry Potter, Emma Watson is joined by Paul Rudd (
Dinner for Schmucks) in the teen tale
The Perks of Being a Wallflower, according to IndieWire's The Playlist on April 17.

Adapted by the author of the novella, Stephen Chbosky (
Rent), who will also direct the film, this coming-of-age story tells of a shy high school freshman who learns the ways of the world by his step-siblings.

With the Twilight Saga franchise coming to a close soon, Hollywood film studios are seeking young adult stories to attract a teen audience, such as
The Hunger Games starring Jennifer Lawrence (
Winter's Bone).

Logan Lerman (
Percy Jackson,
3:10 to Yuma) will play the lead, while Nina Dobrev (
The Vampire Diaries television series) and Mae Whitman (
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World) are also added to the cast.

Production begins next month through actor John Malkovich's company Mr. Mudd for release in 2012.